Roger Calvin Huntrods, 96, of Collins, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2023, from heart and lung complications at Israel Family Hospice House in Ames, Iowa.

Roger was born February 23, 1927 in Collins, the seventh child of Donald S. Huntrods and Vera E. (Eatwell) Huntrods. He graduated from Collins High School and was married to Netha M. Westerly on April 3, 1950, in Indianola, Iowa. They were married for 72 years.

Roger was a farmer his whole life and a sheep shearer for many years. He raised purebred Dorset and Suffolk sheep as well as beef cattle. The Continental Dorset Club inducted him into its Hall of Fame for his contributions to the breed. He also served on the Collins Community School Board for several years. Roger was a U.S. Army veteran and served with the 3186th Signal Service Battalion in Okinawa, Japan.

Roger was a member of Nevada Baptist Church in Nevada, Iowa. He enjoyed hunting; reading, especially westerns and WWII books; and genealogy. He also enjoyed walking his farmland, checking the sheep or looking for arrowheads, morels and wildflowers.

Roger is survived by his wife, Netha Huntrods; children, Diane Huntrods of Des Moines, Iowa, Dick (Barb) Huntrods of Camby, Indiana, Bob (LeAnne) Huntrods of Collins and Mark (Cyndy) Huntrods of Collins; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his two brothers, Bill and Donald; and his six sisters, Donna, Margaret, Myrl, Lucile, Iris and Mary.

Visitation will be from 2 – 4 pm, Sunday, October 22, 2023 at Rasmusson – Ryan Funeral Home (1418 Fawcett Pkwy), Nevada. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, October 23, 2023, at Nevada Baptist Church (210 W 3rd St), officiated by Trey Perrott (grandson in law). Burial will be at Collins Evergreen Cemetery at 2 p.m. Monday, October 23, 2023.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Nevada Baptist Church.

Rasmusson-Ryan Funeral Home in Nevada is handling arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.rasmussonfh.com